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Deadline: 31 May 2026
South West, All England
Are you ready to tackle some of the world’s most urgent sustainability challenges? We are looking for motivated, engaged, and creative students who are enthusiastic about producing high quality research, expanding understanding of sustainable systems and sharing knowledge with a variety of audiences.
The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies: A Systems Approach, based within the interdisciplinary Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change (ISCC), equips scientists and engineers to deliver innovative chemical solutions. Your research will be at the forefront of critical issues such as replacing fossil fuels, reducing plastic pollution, using resources more efficiently and developing sustainable circular processes for the future. We have fully funded PhD studentships available for a September 2026 start.
As part of a cohort of researchers passionate about sustainable science and engineering, you’ll undertake a 4-year Integrated PhD programme beginning with an MRes that combines taught modules and two research projects in different departments. These projects will push you to explore new areas and will drive co-creation and/or refinement of your PhD project.
Indicative project areas include: benign, sustainable, and scalable molecule design using green chemistry principles; materials from renewable feedstocks or sustainable molecules designed for high performance, longevity, and stability in use and reuse, with effective end-of-life options; sustainable membranes for purification/separation; in-operando reaction monitoring; automated synthesis platforms with feedback loops; environmental applications from in-field water quality monitoring to pollution mitigation and critical mineral recovery; sustainable production of high-value molecules from renewable feedstocks requiring new synthetic methodologies to exploit emerging technologies. Whole-systems approaches, including techno-economic and sustainability assessment, will be incorporated into all projects.
Our close links with a wide range of industry partners ensures your research has real-world impact and societal relevance You will have the chance to undertake a 3-month internship with an industry, policy, or NGO partner, offering valuable, real-world insight into implementing sustainable technologies.
Applicants should hold, or expect to receive, a First Class or good Upper Second-Class Honours degree (or the equivalent). A master’s level qualification would also be advantageous.
Non-UK applicants must meet our English language entry requirement.
A studentship is for 4 years’ duration and includes tuition fees, an annual stipend at the UKRI rate; currently £21,805 per annum, 2026/27 rate.
This award is open to both Home and International candidates; however, in line with guidance from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the number of awards available to International candidates will be limited to 30%.
Applications must be made using the online application for the Integrated PhD in Sustainable Chemical Technologies (full-time) or Integrated PhD in Sustainable Chemical Technologies (part-time).
Apply early – places are competitive and may be filled before the final interview date!
We welcome international applicants but note we are subject to the EPSRC’s 30% cap on overseas students.
For more information on the application process, visit our website.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, identity, disability, or career path. We especially encourage applicants from underrepresented groups.
For informal inquiries, email csct@bath.ac.uk.
We are keen to hear from motivated UK applicants with backgrounds in polymer chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering or biomaterials, and who are enthusiastic about working on sustainable technologies. Curiosity, creativity and a desire to develop materials that make a tangible environmental difference will be strong assets for this project.
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